Intel i3-12100F
CPUs

i3-12100F

Intel

Released Feb 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Desktop processor with strong gaming and single-thread performance, includes a capable cooler and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel i3-12100F scores 92/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Techspot, and Club386.

Critic Score

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92

based on 3 expert reviews

TomshardwareTechspotClub386

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Great value(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(6)

3 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication06/2022

The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market.

95
Independent publication02/2022

The Core i3-12100F is an impressive budget CPU that delivers strong gaming performance and excellent value, often matching higher-end processors while consuming minimal power.

85
Independent publication02/2022

A right little belter, there are many good reasons to consider 12th Gen Core i3.

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